Gen. Michael Flynn spoke to members of the West Charlotte County Republican Club on Tuesday, Aug. 21, gathered for their regular meeting at Lemon Bay. Pictured here with Flynn are Arlene Stevens a…
The 2024 Primary Elections were held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with two Lee County Board of Commissioners candidates, as well as two Charlotte County candidates.
In Lee County, Commissioner Ray Sande…
Did you know that the Beacon uploads many of our prior photos on Smugmug as hi-res downloadable images, as well as printing some in the paper during each event? Smugmug can be accessed through boc…
The kids from Gasparilla Inn summer camp visited the Boca Grande Fire Department last Wednesday, Aug. 2. Firefighter Dean Esposito showed the kids around the department, and they got to check …
Question of parking signage raised to staff
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met Wednesday, and approved two projects, including an addition to a house at 235 Banyan St., and a reno…
On Monday, Aug.12, AT&T service was completely out on not only Gasparilla Island, but up all the way to Englewood. This affected not only Ma Bell’s customers, but the other carriers that use t…
Boca Grande arts champion Alice Court has been added to the Board of Trustees of the Hermitage Artist Retreat.
Splitting her time between Boca Grande and Toronto, Canada, Alice Court received h…
When you come over to Gasparilla Island, there are great summer sales at retail stores including:
Barbara Anne’s Jewelry and Boutique. Their annual 50% off Jewelry and 20% off clothing sale b…
Monday was first day with full lunch and dinner service
South Beach Bar & Grille has reopened in their rebuilt location with two “soft opening” private parties last week, and full opening…
There was a happy appearance at the end of the four or so days of endless rains and wind of Hurricane Debby. The restaurant South Beach Bar & Grille held their first test run Tuesday, Aug. 6, …
